The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 374

"What... what on earth is going on here?"

At that moment, Stella, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke up, her voice calm but unwavering.

"Your son, Sheldon, has been leading the charge in ostracizing and bullying my son, Haynes, at their previous preschool. And today, because of an argument with Marvin, he started a fight with him too."

She handed her phone to Mr. Ayers, whose face was frozen in bewilderment.

"This is the footage from today. Why don't you take a look, Mr. Ayers?"

Mr. Ayers accepted the phone, forcing an obsequious smile. "Thank you, Deanna."

Since Keen was Sheldon's classmate, Mr. Ayers had attended Keen's birthday party as well. He'd witnessed Stella's humiliation firsthand that day. But as a seasoned businessman, he was far shrewder than his wife and knew how to read a room. Unlike Mrs. Ayers, who wore her disdain openly, Mr. Ayers made sure to show Stella nothing but respect, bowing and scraping as if she were an important client. Mrs. Ayers could hardly believe her eyes. Her heart skipped with a sudden jolt of anxiety. Had she gone too far with her arrogance toward Stella just now?

face darkened, lips pressed into a grim line, his hand

way. So his son hadn't just

son.

jaw clenched. He forced a smile, though his cheeks

Connolly, Mr. O'Brien, kids are young-they don't know any better. Please, let me apologize to both of you, and to your children. Tell me, what can I do

Mrs. Ayers stared in shock, eyes wide and mouth agape. Instinctively, she jumped in

Mr. Ayers shot her a murderous glare. "Would you

much, I'll admit, but hey,

that instant, Mr. Ayers finally understood how he'd offended Neville. He turned and, without warning, slapped

Smack!

She clutched her cheek, staring at her husband in